Berna T.
Berna T.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $26 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Artist, Cat Specialist
I am an artist working from home. I grow up with dogs and living with two adorable cats since 11 years. I am from Istanbul, the city of stray cats and dogs, may you know. I have been actively working in aid efforts related to the daily routine feeding, needs and care of hundreds of stray cats and dogs for about 11 years. I helped pregnant animals, kittens, especially motherless babies who needed extra care, and sick animals with low immunity, to hold them on to life by not sleeping at night when necessary. Now I continue my life in Philadelphia and I’d be very happy to help you and our little friends. When we talk about dogs and cats, we know that each animal's character is different. You can be sure that I will approach your pet by first observing him/her, determining the most appropriate communication that will make him/her feel comfortable and safe. In your absence, i’ll not only feed your pet, but also spend some more time to play and pet him/her to make him/her not feel lonely. If your pet needs medication or special needs, I can also take care of him/her as per your instructions. I also have a very well knowledge about plants, i have a huge tropical plants collection. I can also take care of your plants when it is needed.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE RULES BEFORE SENDING BOOKING REQUEST: * I do not drive and I travel between all bookings on foot. Because of this, before sending a booking request, please make sure your address is updated in the app. If the exact address is not visible or not yet confirmed, I kindly ask you to share your general location (such as your neighborhood or nearby area) in advance. Since I work within a limited service radius, having an accurate understanding of the location is very important for my scheduling and route planning. This helps ensure I can reliably accept and complete all visits on time. * If your pet has any health problems, please let me know in advance. * If your pet is taking any medication, please share the detailed instructions with me before the visits. * Do not forget to specify the information of your regular veterinarian. * In case of an emergency, be sure to leave your pet's carrier outside in an easily accessible place. * Please share with me the contact information of a relative you trust to be reached in case of an emergency. * If an emergency occurs in previous reservations, there may be delays in the timing of the visits. * Before you leave, make sure you have enough food and litter for your pet. * If you have more than 2 pets and each has specific needs, please make an hour reservation. * Everyone's pet is friendly to them. However, if your pet has anxiety or aggressiveness towards strangers, please let me know in advance. I prefer to act according to the pet’s character. * If you live in a building with a front desk, make sure you have registered my name correctly on the guest list and left a spare key in my name. I often don't have time to wait 10 minutes at the front desk. * If you are using a lockbox, make sure it is working properly before my visits. * If you have a newly made spare key, be sure to check that it works properly and opens the door before my visits. * If you will have a friend at your home on any of my visits or if you will be returning early, please let me know in advance for my safety. * If your apartment has an alarm system that is complicated to use or has technical problems, I kindly ask you to inactive it during my visits. * I do not accept any responsibility for bookings that are not confirmed within 24 hours. Each of these rules has been experienced by me countless times before and is important in order to provide better and safer service to my little friends. **** Thank you for always keeping your communication polite and respectful.
Ratings and reviews
Berna was amazing! Best sitter we've had yet in Philly. She was very communicative and sent so many photos. Will 100% hire again!!
Berna always takes excellent care of my cat and sends several photos throughout the visit, which gives me peace of mind knowing he’s happy and well cared for. She is reliable, efficient, and has no trouble navigating my building, so I never have to worry about anything while I’m away. Having her care for my cat makes traveling so much more relaxing because I know both my home and my cat are in good hands.
As always, I appreciate Berna's time and care with Tyrone!
Berna always takes such great care of our kitties.
Berna is the real deal—her compassion in caring for cats is embedded in her very soul. You will never find a better kitty caretaker.
Berna is wonderful with our cats! She plays with them and gives them so much love and good care. She keeps us updated on their status and provides great photos of them. We feel so relieved when she is taking care of them and can relax and enjoy our time away.
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Schedule
I am an independent artist and able to easily arrange my schedule due to your needs during day time. I don’t prefer to work after 9 pm.